Desi White

Named after our most romantic great aunt, Despina, this demi-wedge sandal is the perfect companion for a night out. The natural cork wedge with our signature rubber sole makes the Desi comfortable enough to dance in.

Both sandal and ankle tie are handmade in Athens from vegetable tanned Italian leather and finished with our signature sole.

The vegetable-tanned leather in your sandals is unique, free of harmful toxins and requires little care. It will age beautifully, darkening naturally to form a unique patina. We prize aged leather as a sign of good wear!

Keep away from direct moisture as much as possible, particularly until you have worn them for at least a week, and the leather has become flexible and more resistant to the elements. The leather is supple, and the edges will smooth out and expand quickly with some wear, so any initial rubbing should be minimal.

If your sandals become dirty, make sure to wipe dirt away with a dry cloth before applying any leather conditioner or gentle cleanser. Always air dry, but avoid drying in direct sunlight.

As believers in slow fashion, Laiik’s founders are driven by a strong sense of responsibility toward the wellbeing of people and the environment. Each pair of sandals is handcrafted with integrity in a small, family-run factory in Athens, Greece, which employs 30 craftswo/men from the surrounding community. Laiik only uses vegetable-tanned vachetta leathers processed with natural tannins extracted from trees and plants. These leathers are sourced from a consortium of tanneries in Tuscany that invest heavily in waste reduction/recycling to minimize their impact on the environment.